<p>The suicide rate is NOT the highest suicide rate ( I don’t know what it is in relation to the national average- I do think that it is a bit below). The only reason this rumor exists is because in the 80’s, one of the newsmagazine shows did a special on suicide at college, and naturally, they picked Cornell, and the association has been the same since. The rumor is also propogated because Cornell is known for having a rigorous course of study for any student.</p>